The experts have made their decisions, and with the kickoff fast approaching, Philadelphia remains the favorite.
The Eagles and Rams are set for their third matchup in the past year, with Philadelphia having won the past three contests and 9 out of the last 10. Los Angeles enters with a loaded offense that features two dynamic pass catchers in Davante Adams and Puka Nacua. Philadelphia enters the game 2-0 after a 20-17 win over the Chiefs. Still, there are questions about the offensive identity and the Eagles’ ability to sustain continued success without explosive plays in the passing game.
The Rams can begin 3-0 for the fourth time since head coach Sean McVay was hired in 2017 (2018- 19, 2021). The Rams defeated the Titans 33-19 last Sunday and improved to 2-0 to start the season.
The experts have made their decisions, and with the kickoff fast approaching, Philadelphia remains the favorite.
Two of the three experts at the Inquirer are picking the Eagles.
All seven of The Athletic’s analysts are predicting an Eagles victory over the Rams.
Four of five experts are picking Philadelphia.
I’ll never put it past Sean McVay, even while hobbled, to whip up a winning game plan with an opportunity to earn a signature victory. The Rams will have revenge on their minds after last season’s playoff exit, no doubt. However, the Eagles are a tough out for any squad, even one at full strength. Unfortunately for the Rams, they are down a starting corner, stud DT Braden Fiske is dealing with an oblique injury and it’s not clear if starting guard Steve Avila will return after sitting out in Week 2. Beating the defending AFC champions and reigning NFC West title winners in back-to-back weeks is a large ask for anyone, but if there’s a team up to the challenge, it’s probably Philadelphia. Maybe this is the day Jalen Hurts and the passing game get untracked. Even with the injuries, I don’t expect it to be easy for the Eagles against a defense that has allowed one touchdown this season.
The eight experts are split on Eagles-Rams.
The six experts at USA Today are split on Eagles-Rams.
Six of 11 experts at ESPN are picking the Eagles.
Five of six experts at Sports Illustrated are picking Philadelphia.
Pro Football Talk: Split
Mike Florio and Chris Simms are split on the results.
It’s a tush push grudge match, with Rams coach Sean McVay (one of the vocal opponents of the play) trying to stop it.
Florio’s pick: Eagles 26, Rams 22.
Simms’s pick: Rams 24, Eagles 21.
Matthew Stafford is quietly leading one of the league’s steadiest and most dangerous offenses with Puka Nacua, Davante Adams and Kyren Williams. They are similar to the Eagles, with their big three of A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Saquon Barkley helping Jalen Hurts. This should be a thriller with Hurts’ legs and Barkley’s fourth quarter making the slight difference.
Pick:Â Eagles win 26-23 but fail to cover the spread.
Seven of eight experts are picking Philadelphia.
Jimmy Kempski is picking the Eagles to win vs. the Rams.
Seven of 11 experts pick the Eagles.